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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,674.13 and 530,276.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,674.13 and 530,276.63 is: 1,104,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,674.13 : 530,276.63 = 530,276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,674.13/530,276.63 = 530,276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,674.13x = 530,276.63 × 530,276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,674.13x = 281,193,299,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,193,299,021.39/254,674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,129.83

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